Yamaha YZF-R125 Owners Manual: Motorcycle care and storage

Troubleshooting charts

Starting problems or poor engine performance Starting problems or poor engine performance Engine overheating WARNING Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine and radiator are hot. S ...

Matte color caution

NOTICE Some models are equipped with matte colored finished parts. Be sure to consult a Yamaha dealer for advice on what products to use before cleaning the vehicle. Using a brush, harsh ch ...

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Checking the piston rings
1. Measure: Piston ring side clearance Out of specification Replace the piston and piston rings as a set. NOTE: Before measuring the piston ring side clearance, eliminate any carbon deposits from the piston ring grooves and piston rings. 2. Install: Piston ring (into the cylind ...

Checking the spark plug
The spark plug is an important engine component, which is easy to check. Since heat and deposits will cause any spark plug to slowly erode, the spark plug should be removed and checked in accordance with the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart. In addition, the condition of the ...

Removing the handlebars
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface. WARNINGSecurely support the vehicle so that there is no danger of it falling over. 2. Remove: Handlebar grip "1" NOTE: Blow compressed air between the handlebar and the handlebar grip, and gradually push the grip off the handleb ...